28 | NZ Strong Group T T Karen Phelps Sustainability a core focus for firm NZ Strong focuses on quality and innovation. DEVELOPMENT T T to page 30 With a team of over 60 specialists, Auckland based commercial contractor NZ Strong has become the go-to choice for projects with challenging timeframes, difficult sites and complex designs, says company operations director Lyndon Evans. “We’re not aiming to be the biggest; our goal is to be the smartest,” explains Lyndon. “Central to our objective is innovation and discovering the next breakthrough that the construction industry will universally adopt in years to follow.” Founded on the principles of integrity, transparency and client focus, the company has positioned itself at the leading edge of New Zealand’s building industry. Its directors - Chris Hunter, Lyndon Evans and John Overton - maintain a hands-on approach with every project, ensuring that practical solutions and good communication remain at the forefront of operations. Lyndon says that unlike larger corporations that might prioritise volume, NZ Strong focuses on quality and innovation. This approach has enabled it to offer value on some of Auckland’s most challenging recent construction projects including Air New Zealand’s Hanger 4. He says sustainable business practices are a core focus for NZ Strong on every project. It integrates economic growth with social equity and environmental management, a philosophy that has helped it navigate a highly competitive and challenging industry. NZ Strong’s sustainability framework operates on a triple-bottom-line approach that considers people, planet, and profit. “We actively engage in social procurement by partnering with Māori and Pasifika businesses, fostering economic growth and supporting their values, “ explains Lyndon. “By prioritizing local businesses, we help stimulate regional economies and contribute to community well-being. Our dedication to sustainability drives us to integrate eco-friendly practices into our operations.” On the environmental front, the company has achieved impressive results, with a consistent waste diversion rate of 78% across all sites by the end of 2018, exceeding its target of 70%. In terms of economic sustainability, NZ Strong maintains robust governance practices with directors who possess over 130 years of combined construction industry experience. Lyndon says this expertise helps it navigate any stage of the construction cycle. People are a vital aspect of success and the company seeks to empower employees through leadership and training while maintaining rigorous health and safety standards. “At NZ Strong our company vision is to be the most trusted and respected construction company in New Zealand,” explains Lyndon. “This translates into all aspects of our business, but nowhere more so than in our commitment to the health and safety of our employees, subcontractors and clients. To gain the trust and respect of our clients, employees, subcontractors, supply chain and the public, we apply a very simple but highly effective philosophy as a foundation of our health and safety management systems: Do the right thing, every time. We actively involve all our staff, at all levels, in all aspects of planning, risk assessments, and management of our health and safety processes. Without the active participation of our people, our systems are only that – systems.” Its talented team includes project managers, quantity surveyors, site managers, in-house award-winning engineers, CAD/BIM technicians, programmers, specialist construction support personnel and administration staff. “We recognise that engaged and motivated employees have a direct impact on the customer experience,” explains Lyndon. “Diversity is also critical for an organisation’s ability to innovate and adapt in a fast-changing environment.” Community engagement forms another pillar of NZ Strong’s ethos. Lyndon says it provides scholarships and supports charities that promote opportunities for young people to enter the construction industry. He says that as NZ Strong continues to deliver great projects it remains focused on its vision: to be the most trusted and respected construction company in New Zealand. “NZ Strong is driven by high aspirations and values. Our objective is to gain recognition for delivering the more interesting and challenging projects that add to a better community and built environment. Our slogan ‘Better Every Day’ reflects our continuous drive for improvement and excellence. There is no place more likely for breakthroughs to happen than a New Zealand-based, mid-sized commercial main contractor with a highly experienced team.”
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